Originally Posted by Herod
Like I said, it depends on fuel state. What you KNOW about the situation. I wasn't there, and I'd be the last person to criticise a captain's decision, having put out three maydays myself.
Originally Posted by
cooperplace
it's off topic, but I'd be happy to hear the story about those 3 occasions.
As SLF I'm happy with the captain's decision to issue a mayday if he/she thinks it's warranted.
I suspect each MAYDAY occasion occurred in quick succession with a half second between each occasion.
Occasion 1: MAYDAY
Occasion 2: MAYDAY
Occasion 3: MAYDAY
As heard by ATC: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY (also known as putting out three MAYDAYS).